Looking for a cardboard box shop in Adelaide or the Adelaide Hills? Ours is at 6 Light Crescent, Mount Barker. Before you drive anywhere, here is what separates a good box supplier from a shelf of whatever happens to be in stock, and how we handle each one.
Address
6 Light Crescent
Mount Barker SA 5251
Hours
Monday to Friday
8:30am to 5pm
1. The right board for the job
The board grade decides whether your product arrives in one piece. A good cardboard box shop will tell you which grade suits your goods, not just sell you whatever is cheapest.
| Board | Thickness | Holds about* | Good for |
|---|---|---|---|
| R flute | 2 mm | 2 kg | E-commerce mailers and subscription boxes. Smooth surface for sharp print. |
| B flute | 3 mm | 4 kg | Medium-weight retail items and standard shipping. |
| C flute | 5 mm | 8 kg | Shipping cartons that need cushioning and stacking strength. |
| BC flute (double wall) | 7 mm | 12 kg | Heavy, fragile or high-value goods. |
*Weight capacities are a guide only.
2. A wide range of standard sizes
Standard sizes are the fastest and cheapest option when they fit. We keep a broad range on the shelf, including:
- Stock cartons (regular slotted cartons) from small to pallet size
- Mailer boxes for e-commerce and gifts
- Wine and beverage shippers
- Picture and art boxes
- Corrugated sheets and single face rolls
- Moving packs, tape, bubble wrap and void fill
3. Custom sizes without big minimums
Many large manufacturers won’t quote below several hundred boxes. That rules out most small businesses and online sellers.
We make custom boxes in short runs, without the upfront cost of tooling dies. We can add custom inserts and dividers, and print your logo or artwork in-house with low-volume digital printing.
4. A turnaround you can plan around
Ask for the time from approval to delivery, not just production time. Our standard manufacturing turnaround is 2 to 7 business days from final artwork and size approval. Freight time depends on where you are, and you can always pick up from Mount Barker.
5. Honest advice on size
Measure the inside, not the outside
We always quote internal dimensions: length, then width, then height. Measure your product and add a 3 to 5 mm buffer. A box that is too big uses more void fill and can push your parcel into a higher postage band.
Moving house instead?
For a one-off move, our starter, medium and large moving packs bundle the cartons, paper and tape you need. Second-hand boxes are fine for a house move if they are dry and sturdy, but for business shipping always use new boxes. A failed carton costs far more than a new one.
Visit our Mount Barker cardboard box shop
Browse the full range online, drop in to our cardboard box shop Monday to Friday, or send us your sizes for a custom quote.